“Michael Jackson” gets new look to mark his 51st birthday
-- Free “Wax Hands” Given to First Ten People in Line
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DETAIL: To mark what would have been the 51st birthday of “The King of Pop,” San Francisco’s iconic Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf (www.waxmuseum.com) will unveil an “all new” Michael Jackson to join its current figure of the singer.
“Michael Jackson had a lot of styles and a lot of looks,” said Wax Museum owner Rodney Fong. “In tribute to his legacy, to mark his birthday we’ll show 1991 Dangerous Michael Jackson from the video Black and White era, along with the “Motown 25th Anniversary” era Michael. We believe this makes us one of the only Wax Museums with two MJ figures.”
In addition, the first 10 people in line on Friday will be allowed to get their photos taken with the King of Pop and get free admission to the Museum’s entire collection. Additionally, they’ll be able to make a free “wax hand” from the Museum to take home as a souvenir.
About the Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf
The museum started with 150 life-sized figures in front of black curtains on the first floor and opened as one of the largest wax museum in North America. Now the exhibit includes over 275 figures in elaborately staged scenes, with costumes, props and lighting, carefully constructed to authenticate people at the peak of their fame. Many scenes were designed and sculpted by Thomas Fong's son Ronald, who co-directed the family business in partnership with his father from its inception. As one of the world's largest wax museums, the Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf continues to show all aspects of life from the ignoble Chamber of Horrors to the inspiring Hall of Religion, including the historic Library of U.S. Presidents, the spectacular Recreation of King Tut's Tomb and the unique Palace of Living Art, where the world's most famous masters, and their masterpieces come to life through the magic of wax artistry. Among both foreign and domestic visitors, the most popular part of the wax museum tour is The Gallery of Stars. Artisans are busy continually producing a galaxy of brand new stars, such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who have joined such classics as Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe and John Wayne. For more information to go www.waxmuseum.com
